Soap dispenser



March 7, 1933. w, A. JENNINGS SOAP DISPENSER Filed June 27, 1951 2v Sheets-Sheet l aum? March 7, 1933. w. A. JENNlNGs SOAP DISPENSER Filed June 27, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Mar. 7, 1933 UNITED s'rAIi-:s

WILLIS` A. JENNIivGs or cHIcAGoQILLm-ois SOAP nIsPENsER applicati@ inea June 27,

This invention relates tosoap dispensing devices of the type adaptedl to be placed over or next to a wash bowl or basin, andone of the principal objects of this invention is-the production of a novel soap'holder, which will permit the use of thelcake of soap by merely rubbing the hands over the top face `of the soap carried by the holder, and thereby eliminate thenecessity of removing the soap from thev holder and the consequent waste thereof. The` holder may also be removed from the standard while in use, if desired.

.Another object of this invention is the production ofv a simple and-efficient means for facilitating the adjustment of the cake of soap within the holder. f l" A still furtherv object of this invention is the productionof a simple and efficient Vadjusting means for the cake of soap within the holder, comprising a minimum number of parts, vwhich are. simplev in construction and efficient in operation. Other objects and advantages of the present invention will appear throughout the following specification and claims In the drawings,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the soap holder, the cake of soap being shown in dotted lines.

so Figure 2 is a section taken on line 2 2 of Figure 1. p

Figure 3 is a section taken on line 3--3 of Figure2.

Figure 4 is an enlarged vertical'sectional view through the adjusting means for the soap holder. y

Figure 5 is a side elevation of the upper end of the supporting standard.

Figure 6 is a top plan view of the standard shown in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a side elevation of a modified form of they invention. y v

Figure 8 is a section taken on line 8-8 of Figure 7, the supporting standard being shown in side elevation.

Figure 9 is a top plan view of the structure shown-i, in Figure 7, and v Figure 101 is `an end elevation of the structure shownin Figa-ref@ a certain portion 1931. Seriall No. 547,417..

thereof being broken away and shown in section.'

By wreferring to the drawings it will'be seen that 1 designates the supporting standard which is preferably of the L-shape type, having a securing base 2, which may be secured to the wall or other suitable support 3. This standard 1 is provided with an upwardly extending arm 4, which terminates in a flattened key portion 5 for the purpose hereinafter described.

A supporting frame 6 is mounted upon the upwardly extending arm 4 and comprises preferably a tubular body open at its upper end 7, and the lower end thereof being tapered inwardly as indicated at 8, having drain apertures Qformed near the lower extremity of the casing or frame 6. A coupling 10 is extended through the lower extremity of the frame or casing 6 and is provided with a laterally extending annular flange 11, which is adapted to clamp firmly against the bottom of the kcasing or frame 6 as shown clearly in Figures 2 and 4of the drawings.v vThe lower face ofthis couplinglO is preferablyconcave as shown at 12 in Figures 2 and 4. The coupling 10 is provided with a centrally located longitudinally extending aperture 13, through which is adapted to extendthe upwardly extending arm` 4 of the supporting standard or bracket 1. The. coupling 10 is also provided with an upwardly extending nipple 14, which is externally threaded and upon this externally threaded nipple 14 is threaded the internally threaded tube 15, S5 which tube, 15 is provided with an annular flange 16 at its lower end, which flange 16 is adapted to firmly clamp in engagement with the inne-r face of the lower end of the casing Aor frame 6, as shown clearly in Figure 4.

By means of the coupling 10', or rather the annular flange 11 thereof, and the flange 16, it will' be seen that the hollow tube l15 will be firmly clamped into locked engagement with the frame or casing 6. An v externally threaded thimble 17 is threaded into the upper end of the internally threaded tube 15 and this thimble 17 is provided with an annular flange 18 at its upper end,which fits wit-hin the annular collar 19, m0

the collar 19 being ixedly secured to the under face of the soap carrying follower 20. Through the medium of the collar 19 the follower 20 may freely rotate upon the upper end of the externally threaded thimble 17. lThis externally threaded thimble 17 is provided with a narrow and flattened slot 21, into which is adapted to snugly fit the key portion 5 of the upwardly extending arm 4 previously described. lIhis connection will lock the externally threaded thimble 17 in engagement with the vertically extending arm 4 when the thimble is fitted thereover, as shown in Figures 2 and 4 of the drawings.

As shown clearly in Figure 2, the soap follower 20 ispreferably convex upon its outer face and is adapted to receive a cake of soap 22 illustrated in dotted lines. The follower 20 is provided with a guiding annular fiange 23, which is adapted to slidably contact with the inner face 24 of the frame or casing 6.

Initially the follower 2O is set at a desired position, preferably well within the casing or frame 6, so as to have the upper edge of the cake of soap 22 to project beyond or above the casing or frame 6. When it is desired to raise or elevate the cake of soap or follower 20, after the soap has been used sufficiently, the casing or frame 6 may be rotated upon the upwardly extending` arm 4 of the standard or bracket 1, the thimble 17 being held stationary upon the arm 4, and this rotating movement in the proper direction will thread the thimble 17 outwardly with respect to the internally threaded tube 15, causing the soap follower to move outwardly with respect to the housing` 6 or toward the outer or upper end thereof, in this way elevating the soap to the desired position. In Figures 2 and 4 the follower is shown practically in its extended position.

In Figures 7 to 10 inclusive there is shown a modified form of the invention, wherein the various parts are referred to by similar reference numerals, only the casing is of a different design or shape for the purpose of illustrating a type of frame adapted for an elongated piece of soap. In this structure l the casing 6 is preferably of an elongated or oval type, having rounded ends 25, which are slightly elevated at their upper edges as indicated at 26, and the purpose of engaging the ends of the cake of soap 27 for holding the same firmly within the casing or frame 6. The mechanism supporting the follower 20 and also for supporting the casing 6 being similar to that described with respect to Figures 1 to 6 inclusive, it is thought unnecessary to reiterate this description, the

same numerals being applied to the parts.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that there is provided a very simple and efficient means for adjusting the cake of soap within the casing or frame 6 and due to the particular structure, quite a powerful device is provided for forcing the follower longitudinally of the casing or frame 6, should the same become corroded or stuck within the casing. ment of the thimble 17 within the tube or cylinder 15 will permit of a proper movement of the follower 2O within the casing or frame 6, through the rotation of the frame 6, due to the fact that the thimble 17 is anchored upon the upper end of the upwardly extending arm 4.

It should be understood that certain detail changes in mechanical construction may be employed without departing from the spirit of the invention, so long as Vthese changes fall within the scope of what is claimed.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new is:

1. A soap holder of the class described comprising a casing having a tapering lower end, a coupling extending through the lower end of said casing and provided with an externally threaded neck, an internally threaded tube having an annular flange formed at its lower end for clamping said casing between the lower ends of said tube and coupling, said coupling provided with an enlarged longitudinally extending aperture, said standard extending through said aperture, a follower in engagement with the upper end of said standard, and means carried by said follower and threaded into ,said internally threaded tube for causing said follower to move longitudinally within said casing as said casing is rotated upon said standard.

2i A soap holder of the class described comprising a casing, a follower slidably mounted within said casing, an annular collar carried by the inner face of said follower, an externally threaded thimble journaled within said collar, an externally threaded tube mounted within said casing and receiving said threaded thimble, said threaded thimble provided with a key receiving socket at its end, a supporting standard provided with a key adapted to fit within said socket for locking said thimble with respect to said standard, said casing being capable of rotation upon said standard for moving said follower within said casing, and means formed upon said follower for guiding the same in its movement upon said casing.

3. A soap holder of the class described comprising a casing, a follower mounted within said casing, a collar carried by the inner face of said follower, a thimble connected with said collar, a threaded tube mounted within said casing and engaging said thimble, said thimble provided with a key-receiving socket at one end, a supporting standard having a key adapted to fit within said socket for locking said thimble and standard to- This threading movegether, said casing being capable of being rotated upon said standard for moving said follower within said casing, and means formed on said follower for guiding the same in its movement upon said casing.

In testimony whereof I ax my signature.

WILLIS A. JENNINGS. 

